Blenrep works better than Darzalex as early therapy, trial data show
When added to a second-line combination therapy, Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin) — developed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for relapsed or treatment-resistant …
Myeloma
FDA delays its decision on earlier Abecma treatment for RRMM
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is delaying its review of an application that seeks to allow the cell therapy Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel) to…
1st patient dosed in Phase 1 trial of triple-target treatment ISB 2001
The first multiple myeloma patient has been dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of ISB 2001, Ichnos…
Foundation awards $21M in grants for multicenter myeloma research
Three research projects have been awarded $7 million each from the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) to develop more effective treatment options for newly…
Xpovio combo plus mezigdomide to be tested in relapsed-refractory MM
A Phase 1/2 clinical trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy oral mezigdomide, Bristol-Myers Squibb’s investigational treatment, when added to the approved oral…
Survival rates by race found similar with Abecma in myeloma study
Safety and response rates with Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel) were seen to vary with race in people with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), but…
Elrexfio for RRMM recommended in EU for conditional approval
A committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended that Elrexfio (elranatamab) — a therapy already in use in the U.S. — be…
Effect of diabetes on survival in myeloma may differ by race: Study
While diabetes is more frequent among Black people than white people, it’s associated with poorer survival outcomes in white people with multiple myeloma, a…
Phase 3 trial of Venclexta for hard-to-treat myeloma misses main goal
People with hard-to-treat multiple myeloma given a regimen of Venclexta (venetoclax) plus dexamethasone lived longer than those treated with Pomalyst (pomalidomide) plus the…
Vaccine may help boost response to stem cell transplant: Phase 1 trial
A cell-based vaccine designed to promote immune responses against survivin, a protein that helps tumor cells survive and expand, was found to be safe and…
